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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and WG-70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was brought out 7 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S200 scores against the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S200 WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Canon S200

 WG-70 S200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2014More modern by 72 months

Common features in the Canon S200 and Ricoh WG-70

 S200 WG-70 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S200 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S200 against the WG-70.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and WG-70.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S200 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-70 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S200
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
34
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
64
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Canon S200 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Ricoh WG-70
 Canon PowerShot S200Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-21 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181g (0.40 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 300 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $293 $280